Spider Flowers (Grevillea)

Spider Flowers

Also known as: Toothbrush plant

Spider Flowers are Australasian flowering trees and shrubs. The shrubs are renowned for their needle-like or fern-like foliage and flamboyant flowers of intricate shapes, with some being fragrant. Spider Flowers are hardy, low-maintenance, and easy to grow. They attract birds and insects - including hummingbirds and pollinators.

Scientific classification

Genus

Spider Flowers (Grevillea)

Family

Protea

Order

Proteas, lotuses, planes, and allies

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91 cm to 6 m

Plant Height

1.2 m to 6 m

Spread

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growth Season

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Species

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Quickly Identify Spider Flowers

Terminal flower clusters with tubular shapes in varied colors, from white to orange.

Distinctive dry follicle fruit opening along one side, bearing woody texture.

Leaves alternately arranged, displaying fern-like to needle-like forms, 1-6 inches long.

Evergreen plants with lush, dark green foliage; tolerant to warmth and light frosts.

Unique spider-like flowers with long, narrow petals resembling a spider's legs.

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Care Guide for Spider Flowers

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Spider Flowers is moderately drought-tolerant, thriving in alternating dry and humid conditions. Watering is best every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry slightly in between. Typically grown outdoors in full sun, spider Flowers develops vigorously when rain matches its growth cycles.

Propagation: Spider Flowers propagates via seeds and cuttings, requiring sunlight, warmth, and well-draining soil. Key techniques include seed pre-treatment and using semi-hardwood cuttings. Follow a stepwise approach: treat seeds or select cuttings, plant, maintain moisture, and transplant after establishment.

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